My feet moved quickly on the sandy ground, fighting to make it home before the sun disappeared behind the horizon, Mum is going to be pissed. “Mum, Dad, I’m home.” I panted, shutting the door behind me, only to be met with unusual silence. I listened for any noises coming from the kitchen as I walked towards it but came up empty, the counters sparkled, and not a dish was out of place. “Mum?” my eyebrows furrowed and an uncomfortable feeling settled in my chest, “Where is everyone?” I whispered to myself. “Where were you?” My father’s gruff voice scared me, I almost didn’t recognise him with his matted hair and red eyes, something was wrong, very wrong. “I- I was at the clearing, my phone battery died and I lost track of time. I’m sorry, Dad.” the blank look on his face was even scarier paired with his lack of reaction, “Where’s Mum?” I looked around the room as if she would appear out of nowhere, my father’s strange behaviour was making me uncomfortable. “She’s dead.” the ici
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